Machine Lead (Senior Operator)

SUMMARY:
Our client an iconic 110 year old South African Brand is currently looking for an experienced Machine Lead (Senior Operator) to be based in Epping, Western Cape.

POSITION INFO:
Position: Machine Lead (Senior Operator)

Location: Epping, Western Cape

Department: Operations and Production

Role Summary:

Lead the machine shift team and ensure production output, quality and safety targets are met for your team. Technical and supervisory lead for the machine team

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Matric NQF Level 4 – Minimum Requirement
• Technical Training (Mechanical/Electrical) - National Certificate/Diploma NQF Level 5/6
• B-Tech (engineering/operations) – Would be advantageous
• Minimum 4 years of machine operating experience
• Minimum 2 years of team leadership experience

• Safe operation of FMCG machine including startup, material setup and process adjustments.
• Safety of team members ensuring PPE and safe working conditions are maintained on the machine.
• Maintaining good GMP/5S standards by regular cleaning of machine and ensuring parts/materials are sorted.
• Lead the machine team including management of leave, tea/lunch breaks and skills development of the machine team.
• Ensure Quality checks are performed, and product is produced to specification
• Ensure that each step in the process is performed according to the relevant Quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Lead material traceability by ensuring documentation is completed timeously and accurately.
• Performing the above tasks in such a manner as to preserve and protect yourself, the machinery employed and the integrity of the product throughout

• Complete documentation relevant to the machinery and KPI’s used during the manufacturing process
• Complete all shift documentation including : Cleaning checklists, downtime reporting, material registers, KPI reports etc
• Perform in-process checks and record the results on the relevant paperwork
• Record the result of the manufacturing process, including machine waste, stops, case count and any deviations from the prescribed methodology
• Report any problems including but not limited to deviations in product specifications and loss of product outside the prescribed

• Perform periodic inspection of wear parts and machinery appropriate to the machinery
• Perform basic preventative maintenance functions such as lubrication and cleaning for which the operator has been suitably trained

• Hazardous situations are reported or resolved immediately
• Incidents /accidents are prevented by correctly operating equipment and following health and safety procedures as laid down by legislation and company policy
• Responsible for maintaining the facility in a clean and tidy state at all times, following approved and validated cleaning procedures. Deviations from the procedures will have a negative impact on the GMP standard of the of the facility
• Uphold company policies, with specific reference (but not exclusive to) to personal hygiene, personal protective equipment and cleaning procedures
• Adhering to procedures that determine compliance to GMP and food safety standards

• Productivity – Focus on machine, quality and Labour
• Team Leader – Lead a team comprising operators, packers and temporary workers
• Lines to start promptly at operation times
• Check that correct material is being used as per the Bill of Materials
• Optimise operation to ensure maximum output at planned rates